Attention Entrepreneurs Your Hobby Should Not Be Your Business
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Attention Entrepreneurs: Rethink Turning Your Hobby into a Business
Summary:
While America champions the pursuit of dreams, turning a hobby into a business often falls short of expectations. Here's why blending fun with entrepreneurship can be tricky.
Article:
America was founded on the idea of pursuing dreams, and today, this principle is applied to every aspect of life, especially careers. You've likely encountered advice urging you to transform your hobby into a livelihood. However, this concept rarely aligns with business realities.
Consider why you began your hobby?"it was enjoyable! Hobbies are meant to be fun. Turning them into a business can shift enjoyable activities into demanding work. While hard work is gratifying, it might extinguish the joy you once found in your hobby.
Still unsure? Think about this: everyone I've spoken to who owns a business related to golf, fishing, or scuba diving says they engage in these activities less now than before. Owning a hobby-related business doesn't usually immerse you in the enjoyable parts; instead, it often pulls you away from them.
Another critical issue is objectivity. Imagine you love fishing and decide to open a fishing supply store. You might stock it with products you personally like, which might not align with customer preferences. Also, enjoying fishing isn't the same as running a retail store; the skills required differ significantly. See the challenges?
Your dreams and passions are vital, but it's crucial to let your skills?"not just your interests?"guide your entrepreneurial decisions. Here's what to do instead:
- Look to Your Current Career: Identify aspects of your job you enjoy. What business could let you focus on these enjoyable elements?
- Focus on Strengths: Be honest with yourself. Are you a strong manager? Good with people? Skilled at a craft? Seek a business that leverages your strengths while incorporating your passions.
- Do Your Research: Starting or purchasing a business is a significant investment. Choosing one that matches your skills increases your chances of success. Know the landscape before diving in.
You can run a business that brings you joy, as long as you make realistic decisions. Don’t abandon your dreams?"just redirect them wisely, and take the plunge!
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